StageChain Protocol
The StageChain Protocol is a modular, blockchain-based infrastructure for event ticketing, built on top of Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 network that uses Optimistic Rollup technology. This architecture enables StageChain to deliver highly scalable, low-cost, and secure ticket transactions while maintaining compatibility with the Ethereum ecosystem. The protocol governs the full ticket lifecycle, including issuance, distribution, resale, validation, and entry, via a set of standardized, interoperable smart contracts. Powered by Base and Optimistic Rollups
By operating on the Base blockchain, StageChain benefits from fast transaction finality, extremely low gas fees, and the full security of Ethereum Layer 1. Base uses Optimistic Rollups to aggregate multiple off-chain transactions into a single, efficient on-chain batch. This allows StageChain to process high volumes of ticket activity, from flash sales to mass check-ins, at a fraction of the cost and latency associated with Ethereum mainnet.
Smart Contract Architecture
The StageChain Protocol is composed of a suite of modular smart contracts that interact with one another to manage the full lifecycle of each ticket. These contracts are deployed per event, creating an isolated and auditable environment for every organizer. The main components include:
ADMIT Token (ERC-20)
StageChain’s native utility token, ADMIT, is used as the primary medium of exchange for ticket purchases and resale transactions within the ecosystem. ADMIT tokens are exchanged for NFT-based tickets and also used for paying platform fees, royalties, and transaction costs in supported modules.
NFT Contract
For every event, StageChain deploys a dedicated NFT contract that represents the ticket inventory as a unique collection, following ERC-721 or ERC-1155 standards. Each ticket is minted as a non-fungible token and carries a standardized metadata structure.
Ticket Metadata Includes:
Event Details: Name, start and end time
Venue Mapping: Section, row, seat, entrance gate
Ticket Type: General Admission, VIP, Junior, Hospitality……
Season Tag: Whether the ticket is part of a broader season package
Free Ticket Flag: Identifies complimentary ticket status
Face Value: The original ticket price at issuance
This NFT-based model ensures immutable proof of ownership, transparent provenance, and secure programmatic control over transfer, resale, and redemption.
SMCM: Secondary Market Control Module
The SMCM smart contract is responsible for enforcing all secondary market rules and pricing policies as defined by the event organizer. It includes logic for:
Price Controls: Minimum and maximum resale prices
Resale Permissions: Rules for who can resell tickets, when, and how often
Revenue Splits: Automatic allocation of resale proceeds between the seller, organizer, and platform treasury
Ticket Ownership Validation: Limits on how many tickets a wallet can hold
Fee Structure: Resale fees, transfer fees, and free ticket transfer policies based on ticket type
Resellable Ticket Types: Enforcement of non-resellable conditions for tickets like free entries or certain junior/hospitality categories
Every resale transaction must comply with these SMCM-defined parameters, and non-compliant transactions are automatically rejected at the protocol level.
Attendance Management Contract
The Attendance Management contract governs the logic around ticket activation, check-in, and event entry behavior. It allows event organizers to define:
Time-based Entry Windows
Required Confirmation Prior to Event (e.g., attendance confirmation 24–72 hours before entry)
Eligibility for Resale or Refund (e.g., unsold or unconfirmed tickets may be auto-resold)
ID Verification Requirements (e.g., whether attendees must present ID, and the method of verification such as visual check)
This contract ensures that tickets are only usable according to configured attendance policies and supports dynamic lifecycle events such as conditional refunding or last-minute redistribution of unconfirmed entries
Lifecycle Operations and On-Chain Enforcement
The StageChain Protocol defines a deterministic, rules-driven flow for each stage of the ticket lifecycle:
Primary Sale: Users exchange ADMIT tokens for NFT tickets; the contract mints the ticket and assigns it to the buyer’s wallet.
Secondary Resale: The SMCM contract verifies price, ownership, and rule compliance before processing the transfer.
Revenue Distribution: Smart contracts automatically calculate and allocate proceeds among stakeholders in accordance with predefined fee structures.
Entry Validation:At the venue, the Attendance Management Contract verifies ticket authenticity, enforces scanning rules, and checks ID verification requirements when configured.
Lifecycle Updates: Changes to ticket status, such as confirmed, activated, transferred, or voided, are logged immutably and reflected in the protocol’s state machine.
By combining the cost-efficiency of Base, the security of Ethereum, and the rule-enforcement of smart contracts, the StageChain Protocol offers a new foundation for global ticketing infrastructure, where trust, ownership, and flexibility are embedded at the protocol level. Every ticket, rule, and transaction is transparent, programmable, and enforced by code, not intermediaries.
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